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The Pagan Origins of Christmas

If you’ve ever decorated a Christmas tree and thought, “This feels a little too magical to be strictly Christian,” ...
In worship, one common pattern for many years has been to use an Advent wreath, candles and themes of “Hope, Peace, Joy and ...
Any story popularly identified with a culture’s origins attracts embellishments and becomes mythic. So it is with Christmas. In fact, the original story recounting the strange events from two ...
”The First Noel” is a common Christmas carol, but do you know what noel means? According to the United Methodist Church’s Discipleship Ministries website, “The First Noel” has roots in the 15th ...
It includes an outdoor skating rink, 50-foot Christmas tree, Mr. and Mrs. Claus, reindeer games, craft stations, vendors, and ...
The 88-foot tall spruce tree from Italy’s Bolzano province was erected next to the ancient Egyptian obelisk which stands in ...
Yes, we’re still half a year away from Santa’s visit, but Christmas in July is pretty much a thing now. This week in Lost Recipes, we’re looking at Yuletide concoctions so old that they were ...
What have the Romans ever done for us? Well, beyond cement, sanitation, and all of those straight roads, the Romans played a big role in how we celebrate Christmas. Or, certainly, their wintertime ...
One of the world’s ancient Christmas cookies is still popular today – the Italian pizzelle, a flat waffle cookie with snowflake or other delicate, double-sided designs. In the U.S. they are ...
Join us as we explore "Ancient Aliens," a show premiering on the History Channel. Featuring experts like Giorgio Tsoukalos, David Childress, and Erich von Däniken, author of "Chariots of the Gods," ...
Having evergreens in the home through winter is an ancient tradition meant to remind people that life persists despite the cold and darkness, but failing to properly put up a real Christmas tree can ...
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